Apnoea of newborn

Definition

Any condition characterised by suspension of external breathing in a newborn (premature or term) which is not classified elsewhere

6 subordinate codes

• KB2A.0Central neonatal apnoea
• KB2A.1Obstructive neonatal apnoea
• KB2A.2Mixed neonatal apnoea
• KB2A.3Apnoea of newborn, due to neurologic injury
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Respiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period

• KB20Intrauterine hypoxia
• KB21Birth asphyxia
• KB22Metabolic acidaemia in newborn
• KB23Respiratory distress of newborn
• KB24Congenital pneumonia
• KB25Neonatal tracheitis
• KB26Neonatal aspiration syndromes
• KB27Pulmonary air leak or related conditions originating in the perinatal period